Job Description
Job Title:
Shipping Operator
Req ID:
49901
Job Location (Short):
Louisville, KY, USA
Employment Type:
Full Time
Segment:
Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:
On-site
The Impact You'll Make
As a Shipping Operator at Danfoss, you play a vital role in delivering high-quality heat exchanger solutions to customers around the world—on time and damage-free. Your work directly supports our reputation for reliability, precision, and customer trust.
You’ll be at the center of our operations, ensuring products are safely packaged, accurately documented, and shipped efficiently across domestic and international markets. Your attention to detail will help prevent delays, reduce rework, and maintain the highest quality standards.
Based at our Louisville, KY facilities (7000 International Drive & 6900 Riverport Drive), this on-site role offers hands-on impact in a collaborative environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued every day. Standard hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Package and crate finished products to protect them during transit and ensure they meet customer and quality expectations
- Review and prepare shipping documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with domestic and international regulations
- Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, jib cranes, overhead cranes) to move and load products safely and efficiently
- Inspect products before shipment to confirm labeling, packaging, and overall quality meet standards
- Collaborate across teams to coordinate shipments and maintain smooth, on-time delivery performance
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience in a shipping or logistics role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Certified forklift operator with a clean safety record.
- Jib Crane or overhead crane experience is a plus or ability to become certified as an operator.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills and experience with inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Axapta) are a plus.
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects and work in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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